Graduate Cyber Capabilities Analyst & Researcher

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking candidates to join the Cyber Warfare Systems Group (QCR). You will apply analytical and research skills to understand complex cyber mission environments and translate information into actionable insights.

The role spans intelligence, data analysis, and language-informed research within a national-security context. Applicants will investigate complex questions, evaluate AI-enabled tools, and communicate findings to both

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in analytical field (Intelligence Studies, IR, Political Science, Foreign Language, Psychology, Data Science, Statistics, Economics).
• Experience in intelligence analysis, targeting, OSINT, PA I, CAI, geopolitical analysis, foreign language analysis, data analysis, graph theory, network analysis, penetration testing, cyber threat intelligence, or human behavior.
• Enjoy investigating ambiguous questions, identifying patterns, evaluating evidence, and translating findings into useful insights.
• Critically evaluate analytical methods and AI-enabled tools, distinguishing evidence-supported conclusions from unsupported assumptions.
• Communicate information, concepts, findings, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for applying analytical and research expertise to national security and cyber mission challenges.
• Eligibility to acquire Interim Top Secret and Top Secret with SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsabilités

• Apply analytical and research skills to understand complex cyber mission environments and turn information into actionable mission insight.
• Investigate complex questions using intelligence, OSINT, PA I, CAI, data, and language sources.
• Analyze global events, adversary behavior, mission vulnerabilities, networks, and relationships that shape cyber operations.
• Develop assessments, analytical methods, data products, and decision support approaches for meaningful mission insight.
• Use AI-enabled analytical tools and evaluate their opportunities, limitations, and risks in mission contexts.
• Collaborate with technical, operational, government, contractor, and APL teammates to inform capability development and mission execution.

Connaissances

Intelligence analysis

Targeting

Open-source intelligence

Graph theory

Network analysis

Data analysis

Foreign language analysis

AI-enabled tools understanding

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Foreign Language, Psychology, Data Science, Statistics, Economics

Outils

AI-enabled analytical tools

Description du poste

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking candidates to join the Cyber Warfare Systems Group (QCR). You will apply analytical and research skills to understand complex cyber mission environments and translate information into actionable insights.

The role spans intelligence, data analysis, and language-informed research within a national-security context. Applicants will investigate complex questions, evaluate AI-enabled tools, and communicate findings to both